Rez Bay Mountain Bike Club
Girls Riding High.
"Set in the wild expanse of Alaska, “Girls Riding High” follows 19-year-old mountain biker Lucy Hankins as she leads young girls through the breathtaking Kenai Mountain Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area. This inspiring documentary captures their grueling 25-mile overnight bike trip, showcasing how high-adrenaline sports can be a powerful tool for transformation. In a state grappling with the highest youth addiction rates and a national mental health crisis affecting teens, especially girls, Lucy’s program, inspired by the Icelandic model, demonstrates how adventure and nature can build confidence, resilience, and grit. “Girls Riding High” offers a moving portrait of how one individual’s passion can ignite profound change in their community and inspire a brighter future for Alaska’s youth."
Film Festivals
Girls Riding High is currently in its first film festival circuit. We are honored to announce that Girls Riding High has been awarded BEST DOCUMENTARY from the Lookout Wild Film Festival and BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY at the Montreal Women Film Festival. Here are the festivals that Girls Riding High has been shown at.
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Rossland Mountain Film Festival - Rossland, British Colombia
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Anchorage International Film Festival - Anchorage, Alaska
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London Mountain Film Festival
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Lookout Wild Film Festival - Chattanooga, Tenessee
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Montreal Women's Film Festival
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Ladyface Mountain Film Festival - Agoura Hills, California
Ren, Wild Rye
"The community that Lucy has built and cultivated with Rez Bay is inspiring and invaluable - this is obvious even from a distance. This club goes beyond just mountain biking; it’s a hub for empowerment, growth, and connection. Now more than ever, young girls need like-minded support and leadership to help them grow and find themselves. Rez Bay delivers exactly that, creating an environment where they can build confidence, develop resilience, and feel a sense of belonging amidst the chaos of the digital world. Rez Bay Mountain Bike Club is the perfect example of a community making a real difference, and it is precisely what the world needs right now."
Megan, Shredly
"The impact Lucy is making on lives is truly remarkable. Recognizing a need in your community and actively working to bring about change is nothing short of inspiring. I wish I had opportunities like this as a kid! The film alone is motivating, and the thought of experiencing something similar at such a young age is truly beyond words."